WWI Gen. Pershing J.F. Bouchor Portrait Postcard 1919 AEF Censored
$ 10.44
Description
WWI Gen. Pershing J.F. Bouchor Portrait Postcard 1919 AEF Censored. The artwork is attributed to J.-F. Bouchor, noted as "Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur" and "Official painter to the French Armies," with a specific notation of "G.H.Q. July 1917 Bouchor" indicating the period of the original portrait or its design. This remarkable vintage postcard features a dignified portrait of General John J. Pershing, a pivotal figure in American military history, particularly during World War I. The artwork is attributed to J.-F. Bouchor, noted as "Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur" and "Official painter to the French Armies," with a specific notation of "G.H.Q. July 1917 Bouchor" indicating the period of the original portrait or its design. Pershing is depicted in his iconic uniform, complete with his cap and service ribbons, embodying the leadership of the American Expeditionary Forces. The reverse side reveals significant historical details, having been sent from "Bonn-Germany" by "W.C. Small" to "Mrs. Ira Smith" in Nashua, New Hampshire, USA. It bears a clear "U.S. ARMY POSTAL SERVICE" postmark dated 1919, along with an "A.E.F. PASSED CENSOR" stamp featuring an eagle, authenticating its journey during or immediately after the Great War. This postcard offers a tangible connection to the wartime communication and the presence of American forces in Europe.
